Archive for November, 2009

We have some amazing stuff on this week at the Hare & Hounds! I can actually guarantee that there’s something for everyone!!!  Look at this lot!!!!

Monday/////

-Birmingham Promoters presents…Goldhawks / Chris Tye Band – To kick off your week with a bang Birmingham Promoters bring you indie band Goldhawks! Fresh from supporting The Temper Trap, £3 cheap list or £5 for two for tonight’s show, message back!

-Back bar Quiz!

Tuesday/////

-Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames presents… Clothes, Craft ‘n’ Cake Sale Fundraiser – enjoy some Christmassy clothes, craft and cake with the Blitz Dames and Friends!  Second hand and vintage clothes on sale +  great handmade jewellery and accessories.

-Darkroom presents…Shaun of the Dead – bringing you an undisputed modern British classic

-Back Bar – 8 bit lounge – Another night of retro gaming, pure electro, classic consoles, 8Bit lo-fi sounds and projected multiplayer console fun with a pleasant mix of 8Bit music and electro to keep your gaming focussed!

Wednesday/////

- Birmingham Promoters presents…Good Shoes / Wild Palms / This Beautiful Thief – Pop / New Wave / Rock, they play danceable, shed rehearsed guitar music. They like to dance, drink, draw, pretend to be on a mobile phone whilst they are not and write songs…
- World Unlimited presents…Catherine Feeny – Pop / Folk / Rock, ‘Feeny has made an album that any fan of Beth Orton, Lucinda Williams, Joni Mitchell and early Sheryl Crow will be happy to place on the same shelf…’ ( The Sunday Times)

- More Back Bar Quiz!!

Thursday/////

- Birmingham Promoters presents…Chris Helme (Seahorses) / Barnesy / Black Market Empire- There probably aren’t many 30-something guys from York who have a voice like they are the love child of Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald but Chris Helme is one of them, an accomplished and experienced musician, his song writing and singing possesses a honed craft and emotional depth which these days are often hard to find…

- Back Bar  WHITE BOY SHIT!

Friday/////

-Habit presents… STEVE LAWLER! Who better to launch this new series than a guy who is quite literally one of the world’s biggest house DJs and a local lad too boot… From the early days of illegal raves under the M42, to his marathon eight hour sets as resident at Ibizian institution Café Mambo, residency for Cream, Global Underground compilations and  playing the closing set on the Terrace every Sunday for We Love… at Space Ibiza!

Saturday/////

-Jibbering & Leftfoot presents…The Herbaliser – classic soulful song writing + a shared passion for hip-hop, rare groove, funk and jazz = The Herbaliser… who just keep getting bigger, stronger and better! Promoting their new album ‘session 2’ which will be funkier, harder, and more soulful… if that’s even possible!!

- Sumo Sound presents… The End of Year Party! – aka The End Of Year Party Mash Up!! With Visuals from Blensdate , Dutty Electro House, Fat Breaks, D&B and much much more!!

- Daytime Vintage Fair… Xmas Fair Ladies and Men’s clothes, accessories & jewellery, Fab individual

dresses at low prices, Xmas gifts from only £1, 11 am – 4:30pm.

Sunday/////

-NU Century presents…Live Box + The Battle in the Box! Jazz Musicians, rappers, jammers and lyrical gymnasts gather for a night of pure entertainment with humour and amazing off the top of the dome responses to randon topics…

-Faceboot presents… Bar boot Sale – It’s Christmas!!!! Come and join us for the biggest and best Bar Boot Sale yet… Mulled wine, mince pies, and fabulous bargains to be had…

For more information on each event visit our Website:

http://www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

Have a listen to this weeks bands:

http://www.myspace.com/goldhawks

http://www.myspace.com/christyemusic

http://www.myspace.com/goodshoes

http://www.myspace.com/wearewildpalms

http://www.myspace.com/thisbeautifulthief

http://www.myspace.com/catherinefeeny

http://www.myspace.com/chrishelmesolo

http://www.myspace.com/barnesyboy86

http://www.myspace.com/blackmarketempireuk

http://www.myspace.com/theherbz

ALSO

Tickets now available for …
Steve Lawler / The Herbaliser / Goldhawks / Good Shoes / The Bookhouse Boys / The Crookes / Chris Helme (SEAHORSES) / The RAVEONETTES / Nancy Elizabeth / These New Puritans / Band of Skulls / King Charles

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

Again another fun filled week at The Hare & Hounds! Hope you’ve all added us to your twitters too any of you tweeters! That way you can get our daily tweets and a few special deals for the week! Don’t forget to check out our listings on the site and keep an eye on newly announced gig/events! Here are your treats for the week! X

Monday /////
– warming up your brain for the rest of the week is our Back Bar Quiz

Tuesday/////
-Birmingham Promoters Presents…Detachments / Prospect Lane/ The Skyline- echoing the disenchanted sound of Joy Division and the sleaziness of Iggy Pop at the same time with disco-punk, spacey synth and screeching guitar, frazzled electro-skronk meets urban decay!
- Stitches & Hos – Back Bar, have a stitch and bitch, wool and needles provided, all are welcome!

Wednesday/////
– Birmingham Promoters presents…Shiny Metal Boxes / Exit International – Imagine the loudest pop band then throw in dirty sex / knee length socks fetish / ‘Chris Morris of Jam / Brass Eye fame’ humour topped off with a blend of Rock / Funk / Jazz from our local headliner!
- Frimp presents…Bruce Coates/Jonny Marks/Mike Hurley/Trevor Lines and Walt Shaw – an evening with two remarkable instrumentalists and masters of the extended technique!!
- Top up your knowledge with another Back Bar Quiz!

Thursday/////
-World Unlimited presents…The Music Room-The Misers/ A Boy Named Crow/Deborah Hodgson-tables, candles, great atmosphere, superb music! 3 very talented live acts, expect truthful song writing about life experiences!

Friday/////
-The Birmingham Promoters presents Friday Mini Fest! 2 rooms, 6 bands, DJ’s, pretty door girls ;D the lot… all for a fiver woop!
Jonquil / The Turn / Is I Cinema / Mr Cricket / Anna Burge / Geordie (Shana Tova)
+ This is Tomorrow DJ Set + 10 Guitars DJ Set … expect tropical, pop, Indie Rock, electronic, minimalist, acoustic, alternative with a cherry on top!

Saturday/////
-Jazzifunk presents… The Legendary Paul ” Trouble” Anderson – Paul has an amazing ability to make you want to move, the way he makes the music come alive and his brilliant mixing skills! Expected to be busy so try and purchase tickets in advance!!
- Mikee Lazy presents…The Goodie Bag! – Mikee Lazy, Dj Judge, and Django will be rocking the ones and twos offering a healthy dose of Hip Hop with a few extras thrown in for good measure…

Sunday/////
Bling Free Promotions presents: Masta Ace & Edo G! Hip Hop legends Masta Ace and Edo G are come to perform their brand new material from the upcoming project A&E + solo material!

For more information on each event visit our Website:
http://www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

Promoter Links:
Birmingham Promoters
World Unlimited
Frimp
Stitches & Hos
Mikee Lazy

ALSO – Tickets now available for …
Steve Lawler / Detachments / The Herbaliser / Jonquil / Goldhawks / Good Shoes / The Bookhouse Boys / The Crookes / Chris Helme (SEAHORSES) / The RAVEONETTES / Nancy Elizabeth / These New Puritans / Band of Skulls / King Charles

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

Hopefully you’re not feeling too washed out after all this darn rain! Here’s the weeks treats worth getting a bit soggy for ;D before I forget, you can also find us on twitter now, find us under the name hareandhounds, and remember to give us a tweet if you plan on visiting our events!

Monday
Capsule presents: Joe Lally (Fugazi) + Juneau Projects + Chairmaker (folk music)
Birmingham Promoters presents: The Sunshine Underground – free launch party – reserved tickets only – apologies to those who didn’t get tickets in time http://www.birminghampromoters.com

Tuesday
The Other Woman’s Club presents: Jumping Jack Flash @ The Darkroom (Comedy film)

Wednesday
World Unlimited presents: Jackie Leven – Alternative / Rock / spontaneous live performer! http://www.myspace.com/thejackieleven

Thursday
Birmingham Promoters presents: Leigh Mary Stokes / Cat Chinn – Indie/ Pop – http://www.myspace.com/leighstokesmusic
The Acoustic Producers Studio presents: Tom Bellamy EP Launch Party/Paul Waterman/Sennen Ure – Timcke – Acoustic / Alternative / Indie – http://www.myspace.com/tombellamy

Friday
www.friendlyfiremusic.com presents: DADDY FREDDY & The Friendly Fire Band – Reggae / Hip Hop / Drum & Bass – http://www.myspace.com/daddyfreddy
Sugarfoot Stomp presents: 1960s James Bond Soiree – 1920s to the 1960s

Saturday
Leftfoot & Funkbox presents: Breakestra (Los Angeles) – Funk / Soul / Hip Hop – http://www.myspace.com/breakestra

Sunday
Birmingham Promoters presents: Vijay Kishore / Liz Lawrence / Bohemian Jukebox DJ’s – Folk Rock / Experimental / Acoustic – http://www.myspace.com/vijaykishore
Nu Century Arts presents: Live Box

For more information on each event visit our Website:
http://www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

Here are some direct promoter links you might want to browse:
Birmingham Promoters
Capsule
World Ulimited
Bohemian Jukebox

ALSO – Tickets now available for …
Leigh Mary Stokes / Vijay Kishore / Daddy Freddy / Breakestra / Steve Lawler / Detachments / The Herbaliser / Jonquil / Goldhawks / Good Shoes / The Bookhouse Boys / The Crookes / Chris Helme (SEAHORSES) / The RAVEONETTES / Nancy Elizabeth / These New Puritans / Band of Skulls / King Charles

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
See Tickets
Ticket Sellers

Come say Hi!

X H & H X

FREE GIG! DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM~

The Sunshine Underground The Sunshine Underground are an English, Leeds based indie rock band. The Sunshine Underground play a variety of punk, funk and indie. This can be seen on their debut single, Put You In Your Place, released by City Rockers on July 18th 2005.

The band currently consists of Craig Wellington (vox / guitar), Stuart Jones (guitar), Daley Smith (bass) and Matthew Gwilt (drums). Four likely lads from Shrewsbury who came together in Leeds. Together, they form the rhythm colossus known as The Sunshine Underground.

The Sunshine Underground sold out London and Leeds venues on their first headline tour, following their successful support slots for LCD Soundsystem and local rave-ups, which earned the group the Live Band of the Year Award at the Independent Leeds Music Awards for 2005.

Their debut album Raise the Alarm, was released on August 28th 2006, after playing Carling Stage sets at both Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals.

On 3rd November 2009 TSU released a 5 Track EP called ‘Everything, Right Now’. The EP features 2 previously unheard tracks, 2 reworked demo’s that were on their myspace in November 08 (Darktime, now renamed Dark Days and Animals), and the track “Coming To Save You” which will be on their second album. This record is due out early February.

To Get your FREE Ticket to This Gig visit http://www.birminghampromoters.com, and follow the ticket link on the Listings section….it would also be lovely of you all to subscribe to the mailing list while you’re there!! x

Its freeeeeeeeeezing!  Luckily we’ve got some crackin shows to warm yer cockles … and yes… The Hare & Hounds has heating!!!!

Take a look at our listing for this week, we’ve also got a few sneaky lil cheapies on the go so make sure you take advantage and message back if you’re interested!!!

Monday

Back Bar Quiz

Tuesday

Venue 1: Capsule presents … SHRED YR FACE 3/Woods/Espers/The Cave Singers  - Folk / Psychedelic / Jam Band

Venue 2: Birmingham Promoters presents … Cosmo  Jarvis / Philly-G  – Indie/ Pop / acoustic (£3 cheap list)

Wednesday

Venue 2: World Unlimited presents … Megson – Folk / Acoustic / Roots Music

Back Bar Quiz

Thursday

Venue 1: World Unlimited presents … Edward II – Roots Music / Folk / Reggae

Venue 2: Bohemian Jukebox presents … Seeland/Borderville/Dust Motes/Ian Morris - Alternative / Electronica / Experimental

Back Bar: The Other Womans Club

Friday

Venue 1: Birmingham Promoters presents … The Northwestern / Liner  – Indie/Rock/Alternative  (£3 cheap list)

Venue 2: Resistor presents … Vanguard Sessions – techno/ electro / broken beats

Saturday

Venue 1: Jibbering presents … Jibbering’s 10th Birthday Bash

Venue 2: More Jibbering … hosted by Blendstate

Sunday

Venue 1: Birmingham Promoters presents … The Brothers Movement (Dublin)  – Rock / Alternative / Pop (£3 cheap list)

+++++++++

SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND FREE TICKETS!!

If you’ve been a good little reader then you’ll have made it to here, Birmingham Promoters have been nice enough to give away tickets to see Sunshine Underground Next week, all you have t do is visit http://www.birminghampromoters.com and follow the ticket link in the listing!

For more information on each event visit our listings

Here are some direct promoter links you might want to browse:
Birmingham Promoters
Capsule:
World Ulimited
Bohemian Jukebox
ALSO – Tickets now available for …
Cosmo Jarvis / The Drones / The Northwestern / The Brothers Movement / Leigh Mary Stokes / SUNSHINE UNDERGROUND/ Vijay Kishore / Detachments / Jonquil / Goldhawks / Good Shoes / The Bookhouse Boys / The Crookes / Chris Helme (SEAHORSES) / The RAVEONETTES / King Charles

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

X H & H X

Don’t forget that this Saturday Jibbering reaches the grand old age of 10!
Yes! An entire decade of music, art, people and parties!

Come and celebrate @ the Hare & Hounds, Sat 14th Nov and enjoy the sounds of two of the most exciting underground live bands around:

Smerins Antisocial Club & Gentelmans Dub Club

More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=160312724685&ref=ts

Tickets from here:
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/events/?id=10008913

Hello there Hare & Hounds fans! Hope you all enjoyed your spooky Halloween weekend! I think you all over-did it a bit …  especially the H.O.G lot!! Terrible behaviour  ;D Now for this week’s events!

Monday

Back Bar – Quiz – Prizes to be won!

Tuesday

Venue 1- Gaymonkey Records presents: MaJiKer – Pop / Experimental

Venue 2-The  Darkroom presents: The Big Lebowski – Film dark comedy

Back Bar- 8bit lounge – here to immerse you in a world of retro, futuristic, experimental electronics, showcasing some weird and wonderful electronic devices.

Wednesday

Back Bar – Quiz – Brain teasers!

Thursday

Venue 1- Birmingham Promoters presents: Kurran And The Wolfnotes / Exlovers / The Vehicles -
Alternative / Pop/ folk

Venue 2- Birmingham Promoters presents: Tubelord / Tall Ships / Shapes – Alternative / Progressive /hardcore

Back Bar – White Boy Shit! – DJ’s – hip hop , funk , reggae, d&b , breaks , house , electro, soul!

Friday

Venue 1- CY Entertainments presents: The Laurel Aitken reunion – reggae meets ska

Venue 2- Lunar Society presents - Beth Jeans Houghton

Saturday

Venue 1- Capsule presents: Damien Jurado/Health & Efficiency/ Ions – Folk Rock / Minimalist / Down-tempo

Venue 2- Organic presents: Guest DJ: Mark Rae (Rae & Christian / Grand Central) – Soul / Crunk / Roots

Daytime – Vintage fair J & G Vintage Fairs presents: J & G Vintage Clothes Fairs

Sunday

Venue 1- SPC Live presents: Two Door Cinema Club/Young Vinyls – Indie / Electronica / Alternative

Daytime  – Samba

For more information on each event visit our Website:
http://www.hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/full-listings

Here are some direct promoter links you might want to browse:

Birmingham Promoters

Gaymonkey

Lunar Society

White Boy Shit

CY Entertainments

Capsule

Organic

SPC

ALSO – Tickets now available for …
Kurran And The Wolfnotes / Exlovers / Jeremy Warmsley / Tubelord / Cosmo Jarvis / The Drones / The Northwestern / Leigh Mary Stokes / Vijay Kishore / Detachments / Jonquil / Goldhawks / Good Shoes / The Bookhouse Boys / The Crookes / Chris Helme (SEAHORSES) / The RAVEONETTES

To get cheaper tickets in advance buy online:
http://www.seetickets.com/?p=6807
https://www.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy_tickets/venues/?id=685

Come say Hi!

X H & H X